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[Holy-hunter]

The scarecrow, a bit tattered but mostly intact, diverted its attention to Lenna. The closest person brandishing fire at it. It slashes it scythe in a wide arc one way then back the other.

Attack(1d20+3)[16] Damage(2d4+1)[6]
Attack(1d20+3)[11] Damage(2d4+1)[4]

[oaken]

Lenna Tanglírë Wood Elf Warlock AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8 PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Quiver: 10 arrows Conditions: -- Concentration: --

The scarecrow changed target right as Lenna attacked him with her torch, swinging its scythe twice in a wide arc, slashing at the elf.
Lenna slightly miscalculates the scythe's arc, and gets slashed on the shoulder, but manages to avoid the second attack.

When she's wounded, she lets out an eerie cry, and her eyes burn with a ghastly light towards the scarecrow, who is engulfed by otherworldly dark purple hellish flames.

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Reaction: cast Hellish Rebuke, the scarecrow has to do a Dexterity save with DC 13 or take 2d10 fire damage. Half on a successful save.

That's not enough for Lenna, though, grunting like a wild beast and baring her teeth at the creature, she slashes at it again with her torch.

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Attack: (1d20+4)[7]
Damage: (1d4)[4] fire damage

[Holy-hunter]

The vengeful flames engulf the creature and it falls to the floor. As the fire settles there is only ash and embers sitting amongst an old yet durable scythe blade.

Looking back to the others and Bok is holding up the straw scattered remains of a scarecrow head over a deflated and decapitated body. The others either kicked at the creatures remains, that now without life seemed dully ordinary, or nursed various cuts and bruises.

Cory wore a deep claw mark across his face but was dulling the pain with a new wine skin.
The driver seemed to have the worst injuries.

((Once you have rested everyone can level up.))

[Pyrophilios]

Lanius sagged against the cart, breathing heavily while he held the latest wound on his arm shut. Still, he spared a glance for the fallen driver.
"I need a minute to fix myself up again - and I really need to find a way to creat burning arrows."

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If necessary, stabilization roll for the driver

(1d20)[8]+3

Rolling my 1d8 to regain HP

(1d8)[5]

[oaken]

Lenna Tanglírë Wood Elf Warlock AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8 PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Quiver: 10 arrows Conditions: -- Concentration: --

It takes Lenna one second or two to regain her composure after the scarecrow crumbles into ash in front of her. She quickly looks to see if there are any arrows she can salvage, then runs towards Lanius and the driver to try to help.

"We are in bad shape.. I don't like this one bit, how are we going to make it to the farmhouse? There is still a swarm of shadow cats lurking somewhere, where could they be at this point? Should we rest for a little and patch up before we continue?"

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Medicine check to stabilize the driver as well, if needed: (1d20)[18]

[Ramsus]

Aelia Smith Human Artificer AC: 18 HP: 24/24 PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11 Conditions: -- Concentration: -- "Just for a little bit, we need to get to that farmhouse soon. If they're under attack or going to be we need to help. And if they're not that just means we're going to get swarmed ourselves if we linger out here too long. We're not really hard to notice." Aelia replies, noting how several of them emit light and the carriage has lit lanterns. While the others treat their wounds, Aelia does what she can (with tools and magic) to repair the carriage. Spoiler Show Casting Mending on whatever I can. If a tool check is needed too, Tinker's tools/Smith's tools: (1d20+6)[11]

[Holy-hunter]

Aelia manages to get the carriage back into a decent condition, it was clear that it wouldn’t have made it much further at the pace they were going.
Everyone rested up a little and saw to injuries and hungry stomachs. They all also had an opinion on the scarecrows, what it meant and what they should do about it. With no clear leadership things got a little heated until a sound ceased all talking.

It was a wild shrill gibberish. An insane cackling, invaded by high pitch squeals and clicks. Then there was another. They were not overly loud but with nothing to compete against, their maniacal noises were clear.
Doing nothing to try hide themselves, at least three of these small creatures were heading your way.

(They are 10ft apart from each other. When You can attack depends on your vision.)

[Pyrophilios]

"No rest for the weary. Let's try to keep them at distance." Lanius said as he climbed the carriage and readied his bow. Getting a bit of hight could only improve the impact he was making with his attacks.

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Ini (1d20+4)[16]

Attack with short bow (if height gives advantage, I'll gladly take it to compensate the disadvantage beyond darkvision range)
I can start shooting at 320 ft out, at 60ft Darkvision kicks in with bow at optimal distance.

(1d20)[16]+6/(dis)adv (1d20)[20]+6, damage (1d6)[3]+4, if crit (1d6)[5]

[oaken]

Lenna Tanglírë Wood Elf Warlock AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8 PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Quiver: 10 arrows Conditions: -- Concentration: --

"Shadowcats!!!", Lenna says, and immediately follows Lanius, climbing on the carriage. "If these are like the ones I fought earlier, my arrows should work better than they did against the scarecrows. But be careful, they are fearless beasts!"
Lenna then pulls an arrow from her quiver, brushing her fingers on the arrows' fletchings she's reminded again of how she's short in ammunition, "I hope these will be all we need... and then, who knows?"
She readies an arrow and waits until she can see one of the beasts to fire.

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Initiative: (1d20+2)[18]
Ready an attack until one of the enemies is in her line of sight.
Attack: (1d20+5)[10]
Damage: (1d8+3)[6]

[Ramsus]

Aelia Smith Human Artificer AC: 18 HP: 24/24 PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11 Conditions: -- Concentration: -- "Well hopefully fire works just as well, as that's pretty much all I've got right now." Aelia comments and prepares to throw said fire at the first one that gets within range of her. Spoiler Show Readying Fire Bolt for the first one that gets within 120 feet. Fire Bolt: (1d20+6)[7] disadvantage: (1d20+6)[15] damage: (1d10)[9] if crit: (1d10)[2]

[Pyrophilios]

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Three attacks at range
1. (1d20)[1]+6/(dis)adv (1d20)[8]+6, damage (1d6)[1]+4, if crit (1d6)[6]

2. (1d20)[20]+6/(dis)adv (1d20)[7]+6, damage (1d6)[2]+4, if crit (1d6)[6]

3. (1d20)[10]+6/(dis)adv (1d20)[17]+6, damage (1d6)[4]+4, if crit (1d6)[2]

Lanius saw one of the creatures going down, but kept firing steadily. Conserving ammo was low on his list of priorities after receiving two very nasty cuts.

[Ramsus]

Spoiler: Firebolt 2

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Fire Bolt: (1d20+6)[19]
disadvantage: (1d20+6)[7]
damage: (1d10)[2]
if crit: (1d10)[4]

[Holy-hunter]

In the darkness and distance only glimpses of these small creatures could be seen but their horrid sounds always gave away their location. Arrows and fire bolts flung into the darkness and soon there was the sound of only one.

That wild clicking, chattering and shrill squealing was suddenly only 50 ft away. Lenna’s readied arrow stab into the ground beside it as it continued charging forth.

Behind it, 100’s of feet away, the air suddenly erupted with the sound of a heap more of these creatures. It was hard to calculate how many as their insane mumbling overlapped each other’s.
(Small group- 4 to 20 roll perception to narrow the number.)

((Aelia estimates 9 to 15))

[Ramsus]

Aelia Smith Human Artificer AC: 18 HP: 24/24 PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11 Conditions: -- Concentration: -- Aelia continued to throw bolt after bolt of fire that vanished into the darkness. She hoped now that she could clearly see the shadowcat, as Lenna had called them, she'd have better luck. Spoiler Show Fire Bolt: (1d20+6)[24] damage: (1d10)[1] if crit: (1d10)[7] Perception: (1d20+1)[18]

[oaken]

Lenna Tanglírë Wood Elf Warlock AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8 PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Quiver: 9 arrows Conditions: -- Concentration: --

"That sound... it must be the swarm, right?", Lenna pulled another arrow, adjusted it against the string, and waited again until she saw another creature.

"Are we going to stay here and hold our ground?"

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Ready an attack until one of the enemies is in her line of sight.
Attack: (1d20+5)[17]
Damage: (1d8+3)[4]

[Pyrophilios]

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Another two attacks as soon as they are within 60ft
1. (1d20)[14]+6, damage (1d6)[5]+4, if crit (1d6)[4]
2. (1d20)[5]+6, damage (1d6)[4]+4, if crit (1d6)[6]

While Lanius continued to shoot, he called out to the others: "Bok, stand between the horses so you can't be flanked and also control the cart if necessary. Daisy, guard the door to the inside of the carriage - and use your magic to turn the terrain to our advantage - either with light or changing the ground - if you can."

[Holy-hunter]

Lanius takes down the shadow cat before them. Meanwhile,
The driver hands Lenna a quiver he found.
Bok and Corey move to protect the horses.
Isah offers some short and blunt words of encouragement. (Gain a 1d6 inspiration die)
Everyone else hides.

Round 1
300 ft away concealed in darkness 9 to 16 shadowcats approach.

Round 2
300 ft away 1 to 4 shadow cats
250 ft away 9 to 16 shadow cats approach

Round 3
250 ft away 1 to 4 shadow cats
200 ft away 9 to 16 shadow cats approach

Round 4
300 ft away 2 to 8
200 ft away 1 to 4
150 ft away 9 to 16

((Record you actions for each round, all ranged attacks are at disadvantage.))

[oaken]

Lenna Tanglírë Wood Elf Warlock AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8 PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Quiver: 26 arrows Conditions: -- Concentration: --

As she readied another arrow, Lenna let out a sigh: "it seems as there might be more than 20 of these creatures.. I am going to run out of arrows very soon this way..."
And just as she said that the driver called her: "hey you, little elf on top of the carriage, I found this tucked in a corner, take it!" He said and quickly rushed to hide inside the car.

A quiver full of arrows, just what Lenna needed!

She hung the quiver around her waist, feeling more confident now.
For a brief moment, she held her breath, bracing herself for the coming attack. All she could hear was the clicking and squealing sound of the charging shadow cats.

And guided by the creatures' sounds, Lenna let her bow join the horrid melody, singing its own song.

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Skip round 1, taking and preparing the quiver, and listening.
Round 2: attack with disadvantage: (1d20+5)[25] & (1d20+5)[10], damage: (1d8+3)[4] piercing
Round 3: attack with disadvantage: (1d20+5)[18] & (1d20+5)[23], damage: (1d8+3)[8] piercing
Round 4: attack with disadvantage: (1d20+5)[16] & (1d20+5)[12], damage: (1d8+3)[7] piercing

[Pyrophilios]

"I'm down to 12... 11... 10...9..."
Lanius counted as he continued to fire at the oncoming hoard. "When they reach us, make sure to stand close together in a compact formation. Back to back, so no more than three can get at you at once."

A calm had settled on him, that surprised him. There wasn't anything more he could do than what he was doing already. That made it somehow ok.

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Round
1. (1d20)[5]/(1d20)[19]+6, damage (1d6)[3]+4, if crit (1d6)[4]
2. (1d20)[3]/(1d20)[15]+6, damage (1d6)[6]+4, if crit (1d6)[3]
3. (1d20)[20]/(1d20)[7]+6, damage (1d6)[2]+4, if crit (1d6)[1]
4. (1d20)[14]/(1d20)[15]+6, damage (1d6)[3]+4, if crit (1d6)[2]

[Ramsus]

Aelia Smith Human Artificer AC: 18 HP: 24/24 PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11 Conditions: -- Concentration: -- Aelia runs to the carriage and gets some oil, and spreads it in a semi-circle around the far side of the cart from where their trio was out fighting and lit it on fire. Hoping that would keep the shadowcats from attacking the carriage and horses.

[Holy-hunter]

Round 5

Aelia’s Fire comes to life. Your handle on the creatures numbers is more definite with the added light and from observing for some time.

250 ft away 6
150 ft away 4
100 ft away 8


With the deaths of at least four it was slowly growing quieter... until.
A sudden loud chaotic cacophony tears through the air as a great number of ghastly howls, clicks, shrieks, and insane chattering noises explodes forth from a sudden emerging swarm.
A patch of rolling darkness can be seen in the distance consuming a 15ft square with the small shadow cats as they come surging forth as one vile creature. Unlike before, you can not estimate its numbers.



Round 6
2nd round of fire.
300 ft away swarm (?)
200 ft away 6
100 ft away 4 (in low light)
50 ft away 8 (20ft away from fire)


(FYI, all enemies are now on the board.)

[oaken]

Lenna Tanglírë Wood Elf Warlock AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8 PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Quiver: 25 arrows Conditions: -- Concentration: --

Roud 5
Lenna was grateful for Aelia and her idea to light up the fire. She could now see the fiend shadowcats charging up towards them.
Without hesitation, she fired at the nearest one.

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Attack: (1d20+5)[22]
Damage: (1d8+3)[6] piercing

Round 6
When Lenna finally saw the mass of the swarm advancing in their direction she was paralyzed. She did not know what to do. Would her arrows even work against such a creature? She thought of the scarecrows, and how her arrows did nothing against them. And then she had an idea, she didn't really think it through, but in the face of danger, she quickly acted without wasting time to ponder.

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Cast Minor Illusion ahead of the horses and if possible ahead of the fire as well, make it look like a scarecrow facing forward.

[Ramsus]

Aelia Smith Human Artificer AC: 18 HP: 24/24 PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11 Conditions: -- Concentration: -- With their new light, Aelia can now see the shadowcats well enough to throw fire at them. "Good job me." she mentally applauds herself between throws and stepping back to keep her distance. Spoiler Show Round 5 Fire Bolt: (1d20+6)[9] damage: (1d10)[9] if crit: (1d10)[9] Move to back away 30 feet. Round 6 Fire Bolt: (1d20+6)[7] damage: (1d10)[1] if crit: (1d10)[5] Move to back away 30 feet.

[Pyrophilios]

"At times like this, I'd wish there was still a god I could believe in..." Lanius murmured between his count. It was easier now to shoot with the illumination.
"8... 7..."
He would have thanked Aelia if there was any concentration to spare.

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Round
5. (1d20)[11]+6, damage (1d6)[1]+4, if crit (1d6)[3]
6. (1d20)[20]+6, damage (1d6)[5]+4, if crit (1d6)[4]

[Holy-hunter]

Round 5/6
Lenna put an arrow in one and injured it badly, but it clung to life and carried on.
Aelia’s firebolts only managed to light the air as the creatures proved to be cautious of the flying flames.
Lanius put one down with two arrows.
Meanwhile they kept charging forth.

Round 7
The illusion of the scarecrow fooled 4 from the front line who either paused to attack or avoid it. In their confusion they didn’t go far. Those behind them became wiser to the trick.

Still, some tried their luck at it.

The remaining of the first group proved that shadow cats are fearless and all charged at Bok.
With a roar he met the first one with his fist, the shadowcat never got back up.
The other two bit and clawed at him (3dmg)

Round 7
3rd round of fire. (2dmg)
250 ft away swarm (?)
150 ft away 6
100ft (low light)
50 ft away 4
35 ft away 4 stopped at illusion
30ft small fire
Bok 1 + 1(1hp) attacked Bok.


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Make 2 Attacks with same layout as above.
last for rnd 7 and first for rnd 8
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[oaken]

Lenna Tanglírë Wood Elf Warlock AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8 PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Quiver: 23 arrows Conditions: -- Concentration: --

Roud 7 & 8
Lenna smirked when she noticed the shadowcats distracted by the scarecrow illusion.
With no time to spare, she reached for more arrows and fired at them again.

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Attack: (1d20+5)[15]
Damage: (1d8+3)[11] piercing, if crit: (1d8)[3]

Attack: (1d20+5)[14]
Damage: (1d8+3)[11] piercing, if crit: (1d8)[7]

Prioritize the shadowcats that Lenna can see and that are already hurt, if they all look healthy, prioritize the ones on Bok.

[Pyrophilios]

"6... 5..."
Lanius continued to count, shooting now at optimal range. He knew what he had to do when he reached zero. Still, killing these things felt good. There were likely worse causes you could spend your last minutes with.

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Round
7. (1d20)[17]+6, damage (1d6)[1]+4, if crit (1d6)[5]
8. (1d20)[9]+6, damage (1d6)[1]+4, if crit (1d6)[4]

[Ramsus]

Aelia Smith Human Artificer AC: 18 HP: 24/24 PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11 Conditions: -- Concentration: -- Aelia continued to throw bolts of fire at the shadowcats, but kept an eye on the swarm as she guessed that out of everyone hers were the attacks most useful against such a thing. As such, she stayed where she was instead of retreating further. Spoiler Show Round 7 Fire Bolt: (1d20+6)[14] damage: (1d10)[7] if crit: (1d10)[7] Round 8 Fire Bolt: (1d20+6)[16] damage: (1d10)[2] if crit: (1d10)[1]

[Holy-hunter]

Round 8
Lenna ended one of the injured creatures on Bok and then another that approached him.
Lanius took down another with two precise arrows.
Aelia’s firebolts took down one and injured another.

They were falling quick but the swarm grew ever closer. A couple remained at the illusion, be it new shadow cats or the ones already there, it was impossible to tell.

Still they all funnelled around the fire towards Bok, leaving Corey just standing there. ”What do I do!?” he shouted, looking over the horses.

In his rage and confidence Bok over-swung so greatly that somehow the small giant unbalanced himself and tripped over the the small clawing creatures. Hitting the floor with a heavy thud.
The creatures at Bok continued on towards the carriage, frantically climbing up it. New shadow cats took there place, gnashing, clawing and biting madly at the fallen Goliath.


Round 8
Last round of fire 🔥
200 ft away swarm (?)
100 ft away 6 (in low light)
35 ft away 2 at illusion/fire
Bok 2 (AC+2)
Carriage 1+1(6) (AC+5 from atop carriage)


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Attack last for rnd 9 and first for rnd 10
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Round 9
The fire went out throwing darkness over the battlefield once again.

Bok was still roaring as he came to stand and Cory ran past the dead flames to aid his friend. Meanwhile claws and teeth ripped at his flesh.
(Bok has 10 hp left)

150 ft away swarm (?)
50 ft away 6
Bok 2 (AC +2 due to cover)
Carriage 2 (AC+5 from atop carriage)
On top of carriage 1+1(5)

Those 2 that were climbing the carriage were suddenly upon it. Drawn to the fresh blood on Lanius they both attacked feverishly with a wikid abandon. Little claws and teeth lashing out.

Their bloodlust advantaged reduced by the small light he wore.

(1d20-1)[11] (1d3)[2]
(1d20-1)[6] (1d3)[2]

[oaken]

Lenna Tanglírë Wood Elf Warlock AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8 PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Quiver: 22 arrows Conditions: -- Concentration: --

Round 9
Lenna was surprised to see the shadowcats on top of the carriage, as she hadn't noticed them climbing it.
In the spur of the moment, she mindlessly turned, aiming the bow at the creature right in front of her, and fired.

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Attack: (1d20+5)[7] & (1d20+5)[19] (disadvantage)
Damage: (1d8+3)[6] piercing, if crit: (1d8)[4]